Principal Hydrogeologist

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, well-organized, and dependable principal groundwater scientist/engineer (Engineer, Environmental Scientist, Geologist, or Hydrogeologist) to support our growing community. The position requires a strong background in quantitative hydrogeology to assist with a variety of groundwater remediation and water resources projects throughout the US and abroad. This full-time position requires strict adherence to health and safety procedures, attention to detail, good work ethic, a strong desire to work well with others, and a passion for creating high-quality work products.

Responsibilities

• Quantitative/qualitative interpretation of hydrogeologic systems
• Conceptual site model (CSM) development
• Remedial system conceptual design
• Analytical calculations and water resource evaluations
• Remedial system performance evaluation
• Remediation/supply well design
• Aquifer test design and analysis
• Geostatistical analysis and modeling of hydrogeologic data
• Application of advanced analytical/numerical groundwater flow and transport modeling to support environmental remediation and water resource projects
• Advanced/state-of-the-science visualization of CSM components and flow/transport modeling results
• Preparation of technical reports and presentations
• Design, oversight, and analysis of subsurface characterization and remediation activities
• Preparation of planning documents
• Installation of soil borings, monitoring/remediation well installation
• Collection of soil and water samples (e.g., vertical aquifer profiling)
• Geophysical investigations and tracer tests
• Interpretation and documentation of investigation results (i.e., interpretation of geologic depositional environments and hydrogeologic conditions)
• Communicate and work closely with project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies
• Review work products developed by junior staff and mentor/help develop their careers
• Assist with writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, proposals, and presentations
• Production of figures, maps, and graphical summaries of data trends
• Conducting project-related research (historical data, regulations, etc.)
• Prepare and present both internal- and external-facing technical presentations and/or articles to help demonstrate thought leadership and to advance innovation
• Field work/site visits at project sites with environmental media impacted with hazardous substances and/or hazardous wastes

Requirements

• Minimum 15 to 20 years of experience
• MS in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, Environmental Science or related discipline
• Knowledge of the environmental and water resources regulatory regime across the United States
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered/Professional Geologist (RG/PG) certification/license
• 40-Hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) Training
• Proficient with Microsoft Office-based software programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Clean driving record
• Education and certification verification

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience in programming/groundwater-related software proficiency
• Development and application of groundwater flow and solute transport models
• Travel may be required (5-20%)
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward & recognition program
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement
• Nine paid holidays
• 20 days paid time off (PTO) that accrue per year

Pay

The salary range for this position is $133,920 to $200,880. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.